Spokane

From 1976: Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan arrived in Spokane “amid tight security” to deliver a speech at the Washington State Republican Convention in Spokane.

Michael “Mike” McGarr, former air traffic controller and retired copy editor for The Spokesman-Review, isn’t sure how to convince voters that he’s the guy to end three decades of Republican control of Eastern Washington’s congressional seat.

What a crazy spring we are having this year. It started early, which got everyone fired up and ready to plant. A few warm days here and there got things growing, but it was still early and Mother Nature was still in charge. She demonstrated that early last week when gardeners north of Spokane experienced frost.

From 1976: A second case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, transmitted by ticks, was reported in Spokane County.

At Manito Park, the stalkers have become the stalked.

It’s not clear how badly Camp Sekani was damaged in the Upriver fire that ignited Tuesday, but the prognosis isn’t bright. The entirety of the park will remain closed to the public for the time being, with city crews working on installing signs along the numerous entry points warning people to turn back.

From 1976: Nordstrom Inc. announced plans to expand into the fourth floor of its downtown Spokane store, expanding its sales area to 65,000 square feet.

From 1976: Spokane was gearing up for a massive public health drive: a swine flu immunization program.

The Spokane City Council on Monday unanimously approved a $200,000 settlement with a man who claims he suffered injuries from a K-9 used by Spokane police in 2022 while he was incapacitated after threatening suicide.

The Spokane City Council is lightly tapping the brakes on a moratorium on new data centers within city limits, pushing a resolution to next week after questions about where to draw the line without affecting desired projects such as an aerospace tech hub.

Democrat Richard Freudenberg jumped into the race to represent Eastern Washington in Congress later than most, but as soon as he could.

Spokane’s Masonic Temple is arguably the grandest building left from the fraternal club era that spanned the late 1900s and early 20th century in Spokane. Prominent buildings were also created for the Odd Fellows and Elks clubs, but neither matches the scale and grandeur of the neoclassical hall at 1110 W. Riverside Ave.

From 1976: A mystery spring, from a mystery source, was providing “pure, cold water” in the basement of Harvey Van Cello’s home in Grand Coulee.

From 1976: An 18-year-old Sprague man was arrested for allegedly firing a shotgun into two cars on Interstate 90, seriously injuring two.

From 1976: Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson’s presidential campaign was over, and he announced that he was recommending that his delegates should vote for rival Jimmy Carter at the Democratic National Convention.

It’s the time of year that Spokane streets are littered with bright orange signs, which can only mean one thing: traffic jams.

From 1976: The Spokane Chronicle noted Idaho had been in the news lately for a string of three calamities.

The majestic notes of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy” soared Thursday afternoon through the sanctuary of Moran United Methodist Church .

From 1976: The Spokane Daily Chronicle put its spotlight on Wilbur, Washington, as part of a series on the region’s small towns.